A new community program offers teens and young men a safe space to talk about their experiences and learn from male mentors. Townsend Community Center Inc. is launching the Anchor Project from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 12, at its building, 300 N. 10th St., Richmond. The Anchor Project is designed to support the mental health […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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KISS music kicks off concerts
It’s time to “Rock and Roll All Nite” — or at least until 9 p.m. A KISS tribute band that a former KISS member endorsed opens Cambridge City’s summer concert series on Saturday, June 13. The concert begins at 6 p.m. at the new nearly $1 million Creitz Park Pavilion behind Cambridge City’s fire station, […]
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RCS principals highlight academic gains
Richmond Community Schools principals highlighted academic gains, improved attendance and fewer discipline issues during the May 20 school board meeting. Full reports are available through the Richmond Community Schools website at werrichmond.com. Elementary schools reported broad growth on i-Ready assessments. Crestdale increased the percentage of students on or above grade level from 18% to 55% […]
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School boards recruit candidates
School districts rely on community oversight, and candidates interested in running for a board seat in the November election must complete paperwork by noon Thursday, June 18. As part of meeting that deadline, they must gather signatures from at least 10 voters in their board district on a petition, so advance work is needed. Those […]
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State treasurer visits Centerville
Centerville’s leaders were pleasantly surprised that Indiana’s treasurer Daniel Elliott wanted to stop by and chat. Council president Dan Wandersee, town manager Kevin Slick and clerk-treasurer Sarah Rice met with Elliott on Tuesday, May 26. Wandersee updated fellow councilors that evening about the meeting. Wandersee said it was the first time in his 31 years […]
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Schools hustle to meet state requirements
Centerville-Abington Community Schools officials are cautiously optimistic their extensive preparation for Indiana’s new accountability standards will pay off. At the board’s May 27 meeting, Superintendent Mike McCoy outlined the state’s extensive changes taking effect this fall. CACS administrators attended early training sessions and have already implemented changes hoping to maximize its letter grade. McCoy said […]
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Bank: No immediate plans for former Hall of Fame
Those passing by the former Indiana Football Hall of Fame in downtown Richmond might notice recent exterior renovations such as bright white paint on window frames. Officials from First Bank Richmond, which purchased the neighboring building at 815 N. A St. in Richmond in December 2021, tell WWN there are no immediate plans for its […]
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Oversize loads rerouted; stoplight returns
Indiana Department of Transportation is making two changes that affect traffic flow on U.S. 40 in Richmond and another that temporarily reduces access to Interstate 70 in Cambridge City. Traffic signal A traffic signal is returning to the busy west-side Richmond intersection of Toschlog Road and National Road West. The signal will improve motorists’ exits […]
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Brick wall woes deeper than expected
As seen on most HGTV home renovation shows, a repair at Northeastern High School became more complicated once work began. As crews removed the outside layer of bricks to repair the gym’s exterior, they discovered issues with the barriers behind the bricks and determined the walls needed structural reinforcement. Additional insulation and water barriers will […]
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School board candidates begin election filing
Residents hoping to help shape the future of education in Wayne County have less than a month to file paperwork to run for school board seats open in November’s election. Filing began May 19 at the county’s voter registration office in the courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond. The deadline is noon Thursday, June 18. […]